Part 2: The Intersection of Faith, Ethics, and IT
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So, what has changed in computer security?
I feel this is where we find ‘The Intersection of Faith, Ethics, and IT’ in the Cyber Security World. There was a radical change in the ethical code of virus writing, as malware creation became a lucrative endeavor, and the financial incentives associated with cybercrime have only continued (and snow-balled) to become substantial and attractive to a wide range of men and women who are not in the cyber security business to keep us (and our information/data) protected.
Who are these cyber criminals and hackers today? Threat actors range from opportunistic individuals seeking financial gain, to highly organized groups, including hostile nation-states and terrorist organizations, each employing increasingly sophisticated tactics (and compensation) to compromise the digital assets and infrastructure of others.
Are you aware that Individual cybercriminals can earn anywhere from $45,000 to $2.5 million annually, solely through the sale of stolen data on underground markets?
Ransomware has emerged as one of the most profitable forms of cybercrime. In a simulation conducted by the Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report involving 150,000 ransomware attempts, the average cybercriminal generated approximately $178,465 in illicit revenue, while top performers exceeded $3.5 million. Furthermore, some dark web job postings for organized cybercriminal groups have advertised salaries as high as $100,000 per month for candidates with specialized skills, underscoring the professionalization and commercialization of cybercrime operations. In 2024, cybercrime losses reported to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center exceeded $16 billion, representing a 33% increase from 2023.
We could say that cybercriminals are “Working with Purpose” but is the purpose meaningful, rewarding, and with a purpose that will last?
No—hackers are working with (only) their own purposes in mind.
1 Timothy 6:10, “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.”
Stay Tuned for Part 3 of ‘The Intersection of Faith, Ethics, and IT.
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